Turquoise Card FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Turquoise Card is a special status that grants foreigners the right to reside and work in Turkey indefinitely. Below you can find the most frequently asked questions and expert answers.

General Questions

What is a Turquoise Card?

The Turquoise Card is a document granted to highly qualified labor force, investors, scientists, artists or athletes, allowing them to reside and work indefinitely.

Detailed explanation: What is a Turquoise Card?

Who can apply?

Investors, scientists, internationally successful artists, athletes and foreigners with a highly skilled workforce.

Criteria Turquoise Card Terms and Criteria

Application Process

How to apply?

Applications are made through the online system. After the documents are uploaded, the evaluation process begins.

Details Turquoise Card Application Process Step by Step

Which documents are required?

Passport, diploma, award or investment certificates, certificate of eligibility (where required).

List Turquoise Card Required Documents List

Rights and Obligations

What rights are granted to the Turquoise Card holder?

Rights such as permanent residence and work, social security, acquisition of real estate, inheritance.

Detail: Turquoise Card Rights and Obligations

Can family members also benefit?

Yes. Spouses and children obtain the right to reside with a “relative of a Turquoise Card holder” document.

Details Turquoise Card Family Members Residence Certificate

Post Process

How does the Turquoise Card become permanent?

There is a transition period for the first 3 years. Monitoring reports are submitted during this period. It becomes indefinite at the end of the period.

Info Turquoise Card Transition Time and Monitoring Report

Final phase Turquoise Card Becomes Permanent

Can the card be canceled?

Yes. It can be canceled for reasons such as false information, forged documents, lack of a monitoring report or prolonged absence in Turkey.

Details Reasons for Cancellation and Limitation of Turquoise Card

Special Cases

Can temporary protection holders apply?

No. Foreigners under temporary protection are not issued a Turquoise Card.

Detail: Is Turquoise Card Issued to Temporary Protection Holders

Can citizenship be obtained with a Turquoise Card?

The card does not grant citizenship directly. However, if long-term residence and criteria are met, an application for naturalization can be made.

Takeaways from the FAQ

The Turquoise Card provides a great advantage for foreigners aiming to live and work permanently in Turkey. However, the process, documents and obligations must be followed sensitively. For this reason, it is recommended to carry out your application with the support of expert lawyers from MFY Legal | Law Firm.

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